On Fri, 22 Feb 2008 19:59:05 +0000, Dudley Hanks wrote:
> "ray" <ray@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> wrote in message
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>> On Thu, 21 Feb 2008 21:06:36 +0000, Dudley Hanks wrote:
>>
>>> Greetings,
>>>
>>> I've printed a few BW shots with a 600dpi HP Laserjet on glossy paper,
>>> and people seem to think they look like retro '50s prints. Of course,
>>> the feedback hasn't come from serious photogs, just a few friends and
>>> relates.
>>
>> I'm surprised that works at all. I do recall attempting to print to
>> glossy photo paper on a Lexmark laser several years ago - it flat did
>> not work - nothing adhered. Are you using something other than normal
>> glossy inkjet photo paper?
>>
>>
>>
>>> In a past thread, I noticed that an Epson inkjet with multiple
>>> cartridges was recommended for serious artistic work, but I'm
>>> wondering what some of the more dedicated BW guys (or gals) think
>>> about the results one gets from a mono laser printer.
>>>
>>> Thanks in advance,
>>> Dudley
>>
>>
> No, don't use inkjet paper. What you need is glossy laser stock. It's
> a bit different than photo paper in that it's kind of like a stiffer
> version of glossy magazine pages. But, hey, once it's mounted, who can
> tell?
>
> Give it a try if you like and let me know what you think.
>
> Good Luck,
> Dudley
That would explain it. I'll check around and see if I can find some to
play with.
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